Bio
Dr. Heyen has been in private practice in Wichita Falls, Texas since 1998. He is a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) and is currently working on his Masters award in the AGD.
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Sharecare News posted a story about Dentistry:THURSDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) -- Heavy consumption of diet soda can damage teeth as badly as methamphetamine or crack cocaine, a new study contends.
"You look at it side-to-side with 'meth mouth' or 'coke mouth,' it is startling to see the intensity and extent of damage more or less t...Full Article
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Sharecare News posted a story about Dentistry:
TUESDAY, May 14 (HealthDay News) -- Dentists, as it turns out, may have one more reason than the rest of us to be wary of alligators. The toothy reptiles may one day put those who install implants, bridges and dentures out of their jobs.
Alligators continually make new teeth to replace t...Full Article
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Don Heyen answered:How does a dentist measure tooth erosion?Erosion is the loss of tooth structure due to dissolving by chemicals. The chemicals that cause erosion in the oral cavity are usually acidic foods, liquids or acid from your stomach that can reflux into your mouth. Dentists look for signs of erosion at your dental checkups because erosion can cause:
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Don Heyen answered:How should I brush my teeth if I have braces?
Many people get braces without understanding the importance of doing a thorough job of cleaning their teeth on a daily basis. Because of the extra "hardware" on your teeth, it takes a little more effort to ensure that your teeth are brushed well to remove as much plaque (food debris and bacterial buildup) as
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Don Heyen answered:What are some complications of root canal treated teeth?
Some of the possible complications of root canal treated teeth can be:
- Root fracture or crown fracture
- Post-op infection
- Instrument breakage within the canal
- Perforating the side of the root
- Potential for re-treatment
- Recurrent decay
- Tooth color changes
- Post-op pain or swelling
Most of these
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